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Junior Training Finished for Summer

Training has finished for the Summer for juniors and will recommence on Wednesday the 8th September. Have a good break.

Marti Cox wins Kesh

Marti Cox ran a great race to win the Kesh 10k in 34.34. Glen Phair was second and Nigel Grier thrid.

Training continues for the seniors on a Wednesday night. Upcoming events

Sunday 29th August SPAR Dessie's 10k

Saturday 4th September Keith Reid 10k, Drpaerstown

Sunday 5th September SPAR Laganside 10k

Sunday 12th September Waterside Half Marathon, Derry

TATTYREAGH 5 MILE ROAD RACE

1^st Tatts 5 Road Race gets off to a blistering start

The Tatts 5 mile road race and 5km fun run organised by the Tattyreagh Football Club got off to a winning start in perfect running condition on Saturday last. With over 100 competitors in the 5 mile race and 150 in the 5km fun run, to support the two worthy charities, Foyle Hospice and Tattyreagh play park. Runners had a one lap course with the 5 mile racers going over to Seskinore and back through the Seskinore forest. From the start NI Half Marathon champion Stephen Duncan took control of the pace with Noel Collins hot on his heels, with Armagh’s Eirin Mc Daid and Jason Walsh from Omagh Harriers following close behind. At the half way stage Stephen was out on his own, out to put his mark on this course holding on to first place in a remarkable time of 25.13min with Noel coming in at 27.55min. Eirin held on to third place 28.23 followed by Jason 28.49min. Letterkenny girl Caitriona Jennings running for Sportsworld in Dublin took the female honours in a very respectable time of 29.05min with local girl Julie Butler in second place with 31.37min. Alan Shaw from Sperrin Harriers and Maire Therese Speight from Omagh harriers took first over 40’s with Cormac Mc Laughlin and Sara Moore taking first under 17’s. Being a local race for Omagh there was a big turn out from the Omagh Harriers Running Club with all running in good form in this the high season for athletics.

The 5km Fun Run race was win by local lad Brendy Armstrong in a time of 24.24min with Daniel Gallagher and Martin Harkin in joint second on 25.47min.

Tattyreagh Club Chairman Sean Darcy thanked sponsors and local helpers for all the hard work to make it a smooth running event and was also very impressed with runner’s abilities and is planning to kick off the football boots for running shoes, in preparation for next year’s race.

Tattyreagh 5mile Road Race & 5 Km Fun Run/Walk

This race in its 1st year is promising to be a big event with up on 400 runners / joggers / walkers on the starting line starting at 11am on Saturday 24^th July. The runners starting at the Tattyreagh football Club just five miles outside Omagh just off the Omagh to Fintona road and making their way over to Seskinore and back on a one lap course, passing the scenic Seskinore Forest. The address is 16a Old Fort Road, Tattyreagh, Omagh. BT78 1RU. The Omagh to Fintona road is off the Omagh to Belfast road about one mile outside of town. Travelling on the Fintona take a left turn for Tattyreagh GAC, all is signed post.

With commemorative tee-shirts for all runners, cash prizes for the winners (open & vets) and a well earned cup of tea and refreshments afterwards it will be a great day out for all the family. The chosen charity for this event is Foyle Hospice and Tattyreagh Children's Play Park. Runners can enter online through NI Athletic web site or you can pick up an entry form at Omagh Leisure Complex.

Hope training goes well and looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

For more info contact Martin at runnermartin@yahoo.co.uk or phone on 07786164431

Mourne Mountain Marathon

I just thought that some of your members might like to know that this year the Mourne Mountain Marathon has extended the entry to 16-17yr old juniors partnered by their parent or guardian in the C and D classes.

There are additional criteria for these “family” entries but the courses and the challenge will be the same as for other teams.

We believe that this will be a great step in drawing in the next generation of mountain enthusiasts and also in giving “retirees” a chance to return and show off to their kids – or be put to shame.

Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested.

The Mourne Mountain Marathon is Ireland’s only classic 2 day navigational and endurance event and has been held each September for 31 years in the Mourne Mountains, Co Down. If we aren’t already on your club calendar, we would appreciate it if you could add our link.

All the info is on the website www.mourne2day.com

Stevie strolls to another victory

On a breezy day in Strabane a large contingent of Omagh Harries took part in the Strabane 10k. The race starts in the town and then takes an undulating course into the rural outskirts of the town. Stevie Duncan continued a great run of results by winning in 31.21 to make it three wins in a row on the course, easily winning from Declan Reed from City of Derry.

Next home was Jason Walsh finishing in 35.28, Seanie Meyler was home next running a good race to break 38 minutes in 37.57 and finished third in his category. Terry Canning ran well to finish close behind in 38.31. Julie Butler (39.29) ran well in the female race and was just beaten into 2^nd by Helena Crossan. Albert Law ran well to finish in 44.25.

Well done to all the other Harriers that took part, we will be publishing a full list of finishers in our next report, sorry to anybody who has been missed in today’s report.

Kevin Smyth was also in action running the Achill Island Half Marathon on Saturday running well to finish in 1.32.

Upcoming races in the next few weeks are, 14^th July SPAR Coleraine 10k, 17^th July An Creagan Autism 5km Run/Walk and the Tattyreagh 5 mile Run and 5km fun run on the 24^th July.

Training continues throughout the summer for the Juniors on Wednesday from 6 at the Omagh Leisure Centre Complex more information about the club can be found at www.omaghharriers.co.uk.

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